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4-12. Fuel Tank Assembly - continued.
(2)
Disconnect fuel hose assembly (10) at
the engine and fuel tank.
Clean all parts with an approved clean-
(1)
ing solvent and dry thoroughly.
Cleaning and Inspection.
b.
Inspect all parts for dents or breaks.
(2)
WARNING: Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680,
used to clean parts is potentially dangerous
Inspect the nuts and bolts for stripped
(3)
to personnel and property. Avoid repeated
threads and worn heads.
and prolonged skin contact by wearing
rubber or solvent impermeable gloves when
Replace any defective part.
(4)
handling the solvent or material wet with
drycleaning solvent. Wash hands immedi-
ately after exposure with soap and water
Repairing. If tank leaks at threaded connec-
C.
and use a lanolin based skin cream to
tions, remove plug and/or fuel line elbow
prevent skin drying. Do not use near open
from bottom of tank and run 1/8 inch NPT
flame or excessive heat. Flash point of
pipe tap into threads to correct crossthread-
solvent is 1000F (38OC). Ensure that venti-
ing or damaged threads. Do not tap too
lation adequate to reduce solvent vapor
deep as oversize hole will result. Reassemble
concentrations below acceptable threshold
plug and elbow and check for leaks. If leak
limit values is provided.
still persists, replace fuel tank. Fuel tank
ends and seam are soldered and leaks devel-
oping can be repaired by soldering at leak
point.
WARNING: When using compressed air for
blowing, air hose pressure must not exceed
30 psig, and individuals must wear eye
Installation.
d.
protective equipment.
(1)
Install strainer (8, figure 4-1), gasket
(7) and cap and chain (6) in fuel tank.
(1)
Clean the fuel line by blowing com-
pressed air through the line. If the
(2)
Attach fuel tank with hanger (4),
line contains a gummy deposit, soak
lockwasher (3), nut (2) and capscrew
the line in cleaning solvent, P-D-680,
(1).
and dry thoroughly.
(3)
Attach fuel hose assembly (10) to
(2)
Inspect the fuel line for cracks, split,
fuel tank.
or frayed ends. Replace the fuel line
if it is defective.
(4)
Install drain plug (9).
(5)
Service the fuel tank.
C.
Installation.
(1)
Attach fuel hose assembly (10) to the
4-13. Fuel Hose Assembly.
engine and fuel tank.
Removal.
a.
(2)
Install drain plug (9).
(1)
Remove drain plug (9, figure 4-1) and
drain contents of the fuel tank into a
(3)
Service the fuel tank.
suitable container.
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